Heavy rains wiping parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha the India Meteorological Department has
issued a cyclone warning for both the states. Winds are expected to be hit speeds of
100 km per hour in Odisha, where 12 districts are on alert. The chief ministers
of both states have directed authorities to be prepared to face the storm.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to open relief camps and evict people from vulnerable areas. Navin Patnaik has directed collectors and district
administrations to keep food and drinking water supplies and medical
support ready.

CM Chandra Babu said State Disaster Response, National Disaster Response Force and fire service
personnel should focus on rescue operations wherever required, clear all uprooted trees and electric poles for free flow of traffic and steady power supply. Roanu
remained over the Bay of Bengal on about 440 km southwest Gopalpur district, Odisha. It is expected to move north-eastwards along and cross over
the coast of South Bangladesh between the night of May-21st and early May22nd after debilitate.